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Denmark’s Arctic Command invites US to join Greenland exercises as Nato allies plan larger presence
Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command has formally invited the United States to take part in forthcoming military exercises in Greenland, amid a wider Nato push by European allies to expand training and contingency planning around the Arctic island. Major General Søren…
France leads small Nato mission to Nuuk amid US claims on Greenland
A small European Nato deployment has begun arriving in Greenland as Denmark and its allies move to underline their role in Arctic security amid renewed US pressure to take control of the territory. France confirmed that a 15-strong contingent had…
Central European Arms Powerhouse Czechoslovak Group Poised for Market Debut as Defence Boom Sweeps Continent
Czechoslovak Group, the fast-growing Prague-based defence conglomerate, has announced plans for a landmark stock-market listing. The move comes amid an extraordinary surge in defence spending across the continent, with governments renewing military procurement programmes and investors eagerly eyeing the sector’s…
Brussels proposes €90bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine covering 2026–27
The European Commission has proposed a €90 billion EU-backed loan for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, splitting the package between budget support and military procurement and linking disbursements to reform and oversight conditions. The Commission says it wants the first…
Trump cites ‘good authority’ on Iran executions as war scare ripples through Middle East skies
President Donald Trump said on 14 January that he had been told Iran was stopping killings and planned executions linked to nationwide protests, a remark that jarred with the mood of impending military action after a day of unusual aviation…
Turkmenistan rescues 14 from Iranian cargo ship linked to arms shipments bound for Russia
Turkmenistan’s coast guard has rescued 14 crew members from an Iranian dry cargo ship after it sent an SOS from the Caspian Sea, an incident that has drawn attention because the vessel operated on a maritime corridor repeatedly identified in…
Pentagon tests backpack-sized device linked to Havana syndrome in undercover buy
The US Department of Defense has spent more than a year studying a portable device obtained in a covert purchase that investigators believe may be capable of reproducing symptoms reported by personnel affected by “Havana syndrome”. CBS News reported that…
‘This Is No Time for Complacency’: Mark Rutte’s Stark NATO Message to Europe
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, made a compelling case on Tuesday at the European Parliament for deepened cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Addressing the Renew Europe Global Europe Forum Mr Rutte emphasised that the…
Indra Group and EDGE to Establish a New Defence Manufacturing Entity in Spain for European Defence Programmes
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Indra Group, a world leader in information technology, aerospace, defence and mobility systems, have taken a decisive step toward the establishment of a new defence manufacturing company in Spain focused on…
Czech Defence Group CSG’s Amsterdam IPO: A Giant Leap for Europe’s Military Industrial Base
Czech Defence Group CSG’s Amsterdam IPO: A Giant Leap for Europe’s Military Industrial Base Czechoslovak Group (CSG), the Czech Republic’s fastest-growing defence manufacturer, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange — a…